Select Language

Dark / Light mode

Featured Links
Featured Sports
- Cricket
- Football
- Formula 1
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Golf
- Badminton
More Sports
- Kabaddi
- Boxing
- Athletics
- Chess
- Swimming
- Shooting
- Wrestling
- Table tennis
- Othersports
More from NDTV
- NDTV
- Business
- Hindi
- Movies
- Cricket
- Health
- Food
- Tech
- Auto
- Apps
- Trains

.scr-delay-fix { display: inline-block !important; } .scr-delay-fix { display: inline-block !important; } .scr-delay-fix-ldr { display: none !important; }

Recent Matches

Match 5, Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2026

JPN

NEP

Match Abandoned

Match 6, North American Cup, 2026

BAH

BER

Match Abandoned

Match 5, North American Cup, 2026

BAH

BER

Match Abandoned

England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Match Summary

ENG vs PAK, 2026 - Test Summary

England vs Pakistan Scorecard

Match Ended

Headingley, Leeds , Aug 19, 2026

England

409

Pakistan

171&135 (37.3)

England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs

Player of the Match

Ollie Robinson

PAK 171/10

Top Batsmen

Abdullah Shafique

61 (104)

8x4s
0x6s
58.65SR

Imam-ul-Haq

42 (74)

6x4s
0x6s
56.75SR

Top Bowlers

Josh Tongue

ECON 5.01

9.1

OVERS

46/5

R/W

ENG 409/10

Top Batsmen

Harry Brook

91 (93)

13x4s
0x6s
97.84SR

Jordan Cox

73 (100)

14x4s
0x6s
73SR

Top Bowlers

PAK 135/10

Top Batsmen

Mohammad Rizwan

41 (39)

5x4s
0x6s
105.12SR

Shan Masood

29 (56)

5x4s
0x6s
51.78SR

Top Bowlers

See you at Lord's - That brings us to the end of a one-sided contest, with England dominating Pakistan to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The hosts will now look to finish the job at Lord's, while Pakistan will be desperate to bounce back and force the series into a decider. The second Test gets underway at the iconic Lord’s on Thursday, August 27, at 10 am GMT. As always, you can join us early for all the build-up to what promises to be a fascinating contest if Pakistan get their act together. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Showed great maturity in managing conditions - The victorious skipper of England, Joe Root, hails a brilliant all-round performance from England, praising the clarity with which they approached the Test despite coming straight off the Hundred. He feels the bowlers consistently found the right areas and, once England got ahead, the team showed great maturity in managing the conditions. Root is particularly excited by the variety within the bowling attack and the complete performance they produced. He also praises Jordan Cox for coming in at No. 3 and showing great calmness in bowling-friendly conditions. Root says England took the game as it came and made the most of opportunities to put Pakistan under pressure by scoring quickly. With a different challenge awaiting at Lord’s, he knows there is time to prepare, but for now, he is simply keen for the team to enjoy a brilliant performance.

England have outplayed us - The captain of England, Salman Agha, admits that England have simply outplayed them and that his side have made too many mistakes throughout the game. He feels their batting is inexperienced in these conditions, while the bowlers failed to make the most of the moisture available when they had the ball. Despite that, Salman backs his pace attack, pointing out that they have bowlers capable of hitting 140kph and believes they can bounce back in more favourable conditions. He is particularly pleased with Ali Usman’s effort with the ball and also praises Abdullah Shafique’s batting. Salman stresses the need to cut out the mistakes and come back stronger in the next Test, while hoping Babar Azam’s return provides a boost to the batting unit.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Ollie Robinson wins the award for his amazing bowling display with match figures of 8/80. He reflects on an encouraging return, admitting he is pleased to make an immediate impact despite not feeling completely in rhythm. He says the pitch offered plenty for the seamers, with the ball moving both ways, and reveals that a demanding six-week period working with the ECB medical team on his fitness had helped him maintain his pace across both innings. Robinson acknowledges that he is still working his way back to his best, but was encouraged by the start. He also explains that he looked to bring the ball back into the batters in the second innings, as the surface had slowed and was offering less movement than it did earlier in the first innings.

Presentation Time...

Moving Day turned into Victory Day - They say a Test match moves along on Moving Day, but this one raced towards its conclusion. England added 43 runs to their overnight score, stretching their first-innings lead to 238, before Jofra Archer struck early to remove both Pakistan openers. Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood offered some resistance, but Ollie Robinson broke that stand and, after Lunch, Josh Tongue blew the game wide open with three wickets in his first two overs, reducing Pakistan to 76/6. Robinson added two more to his tally, while Gus Atkinson fittingly picked up his first wicket of the game before Archer returned to seal the deal, bowling Pakistan out for 135. Mohammad Rizwan's 41 was the only resistance, but it was nowhere near enough as England wrapped up a crushing victory.

English batters tightened the screws - Rain wiped out the morning session on Day 2, but once play finally got underway, England’s batters took control and steadily turned their advantage into a commanding one. Cox went on to make 73, while Root added 66, with the pair putting together a 150-run partnership. Harry Brook then took the attack to Pakistan with a rapid 91 off 93, putting on 120 with Dan Lawrence, who added a brisk 51. Brook was given a life early on and made Pakistan pay, while Ali Usman was the only bright spot for Pakistan with his maiden Test five-for. England eventually closed on 366/8, holding a 195-run lead and firmly in the driving seat heading into the third day.

Robinson and Tongue ran riot - England made a statement right from the opening delivery as Ollie Robinson struck with the first ball of the Test, setting the tone for a dominant day with the ball. Pakistan struggled to cope with the movement and discipline of England’s seamers, although Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq briefly steadied things with a useful 91-runpartnership, which ended up being their highest in the entire game. Robinson then returned to break that stand and finished with 5/51, while Josh Tongue was equally destructive, claiming 5/46 as Pakistan’s lower order was blown away. England’s response was measured rather than reckless, but they lost Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay before reaching 112/2, with Joe Root and Jordan Cox steadying the ship.

Root era begins perfectly - England have wrapped up a thumping innings-and-103-run victory, giving Joe Root the perfect start to his return as Test captain and laying down an early marker for this new chapter. It has been a near-flawless display from England, who dominated with bat, ball and in the field, while Root’s calm game awareness and decision-making stood out throughout. Pakistan, in contrast, simply could not catch a break as the game slipped further away with every session. They now have plenty to ponder and a serious fightback to mount at Lord’s.

Over 37.3 : 135/10

4 Runs

437.1
037.2
W 37.3

M. Abbas

6 (19)

M. Ali

0 (0)

J. Archer

10.3-1-50-3

37.3

Jofra Archer To Mohammad Abbas OUT!

OUT! IN THE AIR...GONE! Done and dusted as Jofra Archer wraps things up here. England win by an innings and 103 runs. Archer hits the length hard, around off. Mohammad Abbas clears his front leg to slog it across the line but can only get a top edge. It goes high in the air and Dan Lawrence at gully settles under it to take a fine catch. All smiles in the England camp as they go 1-0 up in the series.

37.2

Jofra Archer To Mohammad Abbas

Beaten! Full and outside off, Mohammad Abbas tries to loft it but misses.

37.1

Jofra Archer To Mohammad Abbas

FOUR! That races away to the fence! Back of a length, outside off, Mohammad Abbas opens the face of his bat and steers it through backward point for a boundary.

Mohammad Ali is the last batter in for Pakistan. Also, Jofra Archer comes back into the attack.

Over 37 : 131/9

2 Runs

036.1
036.2
236.3
036.4
036.5
W 36.6

M. Rizwan

41 (39)

M. Abbas

2 (16)

G. Atkinson

8-4-11-1

36.6

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan OUT!

OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Gus Atkinson finally has a wicket in this Test. Probably the only thing that was missing for England. Fuller delivery, on off, shaping in a bit. Mohammad Rizwan gets low and has a wild slog across the line. He loses his shape and misses the ball completely as it goes through and crashes into the off pole. England are just one wicket away from the win now.

36.5

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Keeps it full, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to the fielder at mid off.

36.4

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Fullish again, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to the left of the bowler.

36.3

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Much fuller, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

36.2

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Back of a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan fends it to short cover.

36.1

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Good length, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it through square leg. He climbs to take a single but decides not to take it in the end.

Over 36 : 129/8

1 Runs

135.1
035.2
035.3
035.4
035.5
035.6

M. Abbas

2 (16)

M. Rizwan

39 (33)

O. Robinson

11-3-29-3

35.6

Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Abbas

Past the edge again! Good length and outside off, with a hint of movement. Mohammad Abbas has a waft at it but gets beaten again.

35.5

Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Abbas

Beaten again! Length and outside off, Mohammad Abbas tries to block it but misses again.

35.4

Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Abbas

Back of a length, down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas tries to block it but wears it high on his pads. Dot.

35.3

Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Abbas

Slows it up, outside off, Mohammad Abbas tries to block it but misses again.

35.2

Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Abbas

Beaten! Length and just outside off, shaping away. Mohammad Abbas looks to block it but misses.

35.1

Ollie Robinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Back of a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to point for a single. Again, a single off the first ball from Rizwan. This is so random from him.

Over 35 : 128/8

3 Runs

234.1
034.2
034.3
134.4
034.5
034.6

M. Abbas

2 (11)

M. Rizwan

38 (32)

G. Atkinson

7-4-9-0

34.6

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Abbas

Bangs it short, on leg, Mohammad Abbas ducks under it.

34.5

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Abbas

Full and down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas looks to flick it but misses.

34.4

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Shaping in, on off, Mohammad Rizwan tries to drive it but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls towards fine leg as the batters cross.

34.3

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Good length, outside off, and it bounces a bit extra. Mohammad Rizwan tries to slap it but misses.

34.2

Gus Atkinson To Mohammad Rizwan

Shaping in, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan leans on and blocks it to mid off.

Full Commentary

37 OV

2 Runs

G. Atkinson to M. Rizwan

036.1
036.2
236.3
036.4
036.5
W 36.6

36 OV

1 Runs

O. Robinson to M. Rizwan M. Abbas

135.1
035.2
035.3
035.4
035.5
035.6

35 OV

3 Runs

G. Atkinson to M. Rizwan M. Abbas

234.1
034.2
034.3
134.4
034.5
034.6

34 OV

0 Runs

O. Robinson to M. Abbas

033.1
033.2
033.3
033.4
033.5
033.6

33 OV

11 Runs

J. Tongue to M. Abbas M. Rizwan

132.1
032.2
232.3
432.4
432.5
032.6

32 OV

4 Runs

O. Robinson to M. Rizwan K. Shahzad M. Abbas

131.1
W 31.2
031.3
131.4
031.5
231.6

31 OV

15 Runs

J. Tongue to M. Rizwan K. Shahzad

430.1
230.2
130.3
430.4
030.5
430.6

30 OV

0 Runs

O. Robinson to A. Usman K. Shahzad

W 29.1
029.2
029.3
029.4
029.5
029.6

29 OV

2 Runs

J. Tongue to M. Rizwan A. Usman

128.1
028.2
028.3
028.4
028.5
128.6

28 OV

5 Runs

J. Archer to M. Rizwan A. Usman

127.1
027.2
027.3
027.4
427.5
027.6

27 OV

5 Runs

J. Tongue to M. Rizwan

026.1
026.2
026.3
026.4
426.5
126.6

26 OV

0 Runs

J. Archer to A. Usman

025.1
025.2
025.3
025.4
025.5
025.6

25 OV

3 Runs

J. Tongue to A. Usman M. Rizwan

124.1
124.2
024.3
024.4
124.5
024.6

24 OV

4 Runs

J. Archer to M. Rizwan

023.1
423.2
023.3
023.4
023.5
023.6

23 OV

3 Runs

J. Tongue to S. Masood M. Rizwan S. Agha A. Usman

W 22.1
322.2
022.3
022.4
W 22.5
022.6

22 OV

5 Runs

J. Archer to S. Masood S. Agha

121.1
021.2
421.3
021.4
021.5
021.6

21 OV

4 Runs

J. Tongue to S. Shakeel

020.1
020.2
420.3
020.4
020.5
W 20.6

20 OV

5 Runs

J. Archer to S. Shakeel S. Masood

019.1
419.2
019.3
019.4
119.5
019.6

19 OV

0 Runs

G. Atkinson to S. Masood

018.1
018.2
018.3
018.4
018.5
018.6

18 OV

0 Runs

D. Lawrence to S. Shakeel

017.1
017.2
017.3
017.4
017.5
017.6

17 OV

0 Runs

G. Atkinson to S. Masood

016.1
016.2
016.3
016.4
016.5
016.6

16 OV

6 Runs

O. Robinson to S. Shakeel

2 B 15.1
015.2
415.3
015.4
015.5
015.6

15 OV

0 Runs

G. Atkinson to S. Masood

014.1
014.2
014.3
014.4
014.5
014.6

14 OV

2 Runs

O. Robinson to A. Shafique S. Shakeel S. Masood

013.1
013.2
013.3
W 13.4
113.5
113.6

13 OV

5 Runs

G. Atkinson to A. Shafique S. Masood

212.1
012.2
012.3
112.4
112.5
112.6

12 OV

8 Runs

O. Robinson to S. Masood

011.1
011.2
411.3
011.4
011.5
411.6

11 OV

0 Runs

G. Atkinson to A. Shafique

010.1
010.2
010.3
010.4
010.5
010.6

10 OV

2 Runs

J. Archer to S. Masood A. Shafique

09.1
09.2
09.3
09.4
19.5
19.6

9 OV

1 Runs

G. Atkinson to S. Masood A. Shafique

08.1
08.2
18.3
08.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

6 Runs

J. Archer to A. Shafique

47.1
27.2
07.3
07.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

6 Runs

O. Robinson to S. Masood

06.1
06.2
06.3
46.4
26.5
06.6

6 OV

9 Runs

J. Archer to S. Masood A. Shafique

05.1
05.2
45.3
15.4
45.5
05.6

5 OV

1 Runs

O. Robinson to S. Masood A. Shafique

04.1
04.2
04.3
04.4
14.5
04.6

4 OV

6 Runs

J. Archer to A. Awais A. Shafique

23.1
03.2
43.3
03.4
W 3.5
03.6

3 OV

3 Runs

O. Robinson to A. Awais S. Masood

02.1
02.2
32.3
02.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

4 Runs

J. Archer to Imam S. Masood

01.1
01.2
01.3
01.4
W 1.5
41.6

1 OV

0 Runs

O. Robinson to A. Awais

00.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
00.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Headingley, Leeds
Weather Sunny
Toss England won the toss and elected to field
Result England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs
Player of the Match Ollie Robinson
Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

Match Notes

Stumps: England 112/2 in 25.0 overs
England 103/2 in 22.2 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 70 balls between J Cox (21) and J Root (25)
Drinks: England 55/2 12.0 overs
England 52/2 in 10.2 overs
Referral 2 (8.5 ovs): B Duckett against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2 PAK: 3)
Referral 1 (0.3 ovs): PAK against B Duckett (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, PAK: 3) (Retained)
Innings Break: Pakistan 171/10 in 48.1 overs
J Tongue 5th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/46 (9.1)
O Robinson 5th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/51 (18.0)
Referral 5 (46.3 ovs): M Rizwan against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1 PAK: 1) (Retained)
Tea: Pakistan 150/7 in 44.4 overs
Referral 4 (44.4 ovs): A Usman against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1 PAK: 1)
Pakistan 150/5 in 44.2 overs
Drinks: Pakistan 114/3 35.0 overs
A Shafique 7th Test fifty: 51 runs in 82 balls (4x7) (6x0)
Pakistan 101/3 in 29.0 overs
Drinks: Pakistan 81/2 24.0 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 81 balls between I Haq (24) and A Shafique (26)
Pakistan 52/2 in 17.2 overs
Wet Ground Condition: Pakistan 23/2 in 9.4 overs
Lunch: Pakistan 23/2 in 9.4 overs
Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 23/2 in 9.4 overs
Referral 3 (9.4 ovs): ENG against A Shafique (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1 PAK: 2)
Referral 2 (4.1 ovs): ENG against I Haq (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2 PAK: 2)
Referral 1 (0.1 ovs): A Awais against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3 PAK: 2)

Stumps: England 366/8 in 82.0 overs
A Usman maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/91 (21.5)
England 351/5 in 74.3 overs
D Lawrence 5th Test fifty: 50 runs in 76 balls (4x9) (6x0)
Drinks: England 307/4 67.0 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 129 balls between H Brook (55) and D Lawrence (45)
England 302/3 in 66.1 overs
H Brook 19th Test fifty: 50 runs in 55 balls (4x8) (6x0)
Referral 6 (61.6 ovs): PAK against D Lawrence (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 0, PAK: 1)
5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 64 balls between H Brook (24) and D Lawrence (26)
Referral 5 (55.6 ovs): PAK against D Lawrence (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 0, PAK: 2)
England 252/3 in 55.2 overs
Tea: England 239/4 in 54.0 overs
England 202/3 in 44.3 overs
Referral 4 (44.4 ovs): J Root against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 0, PAK: 3)
Referral 3 (44.6 ovs): J Cox against PAK (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, PAK: 3)
J Root 68th Test fifty: 51 runs in 95 balls (4x8) (6x0)
J Cox maiden Test fifty: 52 runs in 78 balls (4x10) (6x0)
England 150/2 in 36.1 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 101 off 155 balls between J Cox (46) and J Root (45)
Lunch: England 112/2 in 25.0 overs
Rain Stoppage: England 112/2 in 25.0 overs
Wet Ground Condition: England 112/2 in 25.0 overs

Drinks: Pakistan 111/8 31.2 overs
Pakistan 101/7 in 30.2 overs
Referral 2 (22.5 ovs): ENG against A Usman (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, PAK: 2)
Referral 1 (22.5 ovs): A Agha against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, PAK: 2)
Lunch: Pakistan 59/3 in 19.0 overs
Pakistan 50/2 in 12.5 overs
Drinks: Pakistan 36/2 9.0 overs
Innings Break: England 409/10 in 89.5 overs
England 403/9 in 88.4 overs
New ball taken: England 370/8 in 84.2 overs